cowboys player josh brent was charged with manslaughter after a car crash that killed his teammate gary brown. a dui. and while the recent off-field violence was shocking, it's the violence on the field that is prasz a more pressing issue for the league. while there is criticism of the violent and reckless behavior away from the game, let's just be honest, america. we celebrate it on the field. that's what football is all about. as players have become bigger and faster than ever before, we have seen a rise in injuries, particularly concussions. these injuries, some of which have caused lives and the minds of players, literally, have prompted many to say the game has to change. it has to be a lot less dangerous for players. so far, those suggestions have been met with resistance that mo mostly come down to money. the nfl right now is enjoying its highest ratings ever. and they bring in $9